Serving 1,365 students in grades 6-8, Is 51 Edwin Markham ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Is 51 Edwin Markham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Is 51 Edwin Markham's student population of 1,365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 51 Edwin Markham ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 51 Edwin Markham is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3254 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
20%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 51 Edwin Markham's ranking?
Is 51 Edwin Markham is ranked #3254 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 51 Edwin Markham often compared to?
Is 51 Edwin Markhamis often viewed alongside schools like Is 7 Elias Bernstein, New World Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 51 Edwin Markham?
1,365 students attend Is 51 Edwin Markham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Is 51 Edwin Markham students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 51 Edwin Markham?
Is 51 Edwin Markham has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 51 Edwin Markham offer ?
Is 51 Edwin Markham offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 51 Edwin Markham part of?
Is 51 Edwin Markham is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is Is 51 Edwin Markham located?
Is 51 Edwin Markham is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.
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